Bangla Press Desk: The country’s investment climate has hit a 14-year low as prolonged political instability and mob violence continue to disrupt law and order following the July uprising.
While protests persist across the country demanding various rights, labour unrest in industrial zones and an atmosphere of fear created by mob violence have pushed investors—both foreign and domestic—into a state of uncertainty. Upcoming national elections have only added to the unease, contributing to a sharp fall in investor confidence.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Bangladesh declined to $910 million during July–April of the outgoing FY2024–25, down from $1.27 billion during the same period in the previous year. According to Bangladesh Bank data, total FDI in FY2023–24 stood at $1.41 billion, compared to $1.60 billion in FY2022–23 and $1.71 billion in FY2021–22.
The decline is even starker when compared to the pre-COVID period, with FDI reaching $3.48 billion in FY2018–19. This marks the lowest level of foreign investment since FY2011–12, when it stood at $1.2 billion.
Investment hits rock bottom amid political uncertainty
Banglapress
Published: 23 September 2025, 10:25 AM
Bangla Press Desk: The country’s investment climate has hit a 14-year low as prolonged political instability and mob violence continue to disrupt law and order following the July uprising.
While protests persist across the country demanding various rights, labour unrest in industrial zones and an atmosphere of fear created by mob violence have pushed investors—both foreign and domestic—into a state of uncertainty. Upcoming national elections have only added to the unease, contributing to a sharp fall in investor confidence.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Bangladesh declined to $910 million during July–April of the outgoing FY2024–25, down from $1.27 billion during the same period in the previous year. According to Bangladesh Bank data, total FDI in FY2023–24 stood at $1.41 billion, compared to $1.60 billion in FY2022–23 and $1.71 billion in FY2021–22.
The decline is even starker when compared to the pre-COVID period, with FDI reaching $3.48 billion in FY2018–19. This marks the lowest level of foreign investment since FY2011–12, when it stood at $1.2 billion.
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